Orthopedic Tests

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Chiropractors and health practitioners use a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of musculoskeletal injury or condition. Orthopedic tests aid to identify specific conditions and diagnosis.

This section has a variety of common orthopedic tests, how they are performed, what they indicate when positive and the potential diagnosis as a result. Corresponding codes for ICD9 and ICD10 are displayed for each test.

They are listed by body region as well as alphabetic list below.

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Straight Leg Raise Test

Orthopedic Test Straight Leg Raise Test
Method The subject is supine with both hips and knees extended. The examiner slowly raises the test leg until pain or tightness is noted. Pain in the leg produced from 0 to 30 degrees indicates nerve root compression. Sciatica produced between 30 and 60 degrees indicates sacroiliac disease. Sciatic pain produced with leg motion beyond 60 degrees points to lumbosacral conditions.
Diagnosis Indication Radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region (neuritis)
ICD9 724.4
ICD10 M54.15
Orthopedic Test Straight Leg Raise Test
Method The subject is supine with both hips and knees extended. The examiner slowly raises the test leg until pain or tightness is noted. Pain in the leg produced from 0 to 30 degrees indicates nerve root compression. Sciatica produced between 30 and 60 degrees indicates sacroiliac disease. Sciatic pain produced with leg motion beyond 60 degrees points to lumbosacral conditions.
Diagnosis Indication Radiculopathy, lumbar region (neuritis)
ICD9 724.4
ICD10 M54.16
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